Becoming an independent information professional
Subtitle: how to freelance, consult, and contract for fun and profit
By: Melissa M. Powell, editor ; foreword by Loida Garcia-Febo
Published: 2018
Language: eng
Number of pages: 158
ISBN-13: 9781440855405
Subjects: Information consultants; Library consultants; Vocational guidance
Description: Many LIS professionals and LIS students are interested in independent work opportunities, either as a full-time career or on a temporary or part-time basis. This book shares the experiences of successful information professionals who work as contractors or consultants, providing a complete picture of what to expect and a step-by-step plan to start your independent career. Helps librarians to determine whether they are suited for the career of being an independent information professional. Presents practical advice on every aspect of launching a successful career as an independent information professional--from legal and financial necessities to marketing and management strategies. Offers experience-based insights into the ethics and values of working independently. Shares candid testimonials from practicing consultants who describe what it's like to be an independent information professional. --! From Amazon.com.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.
Table of contents: title: Is consulting work for you?; title: Values-based consulting; title: The map of your marketplace; title: Know the numbers that tell your story : the legal and financial aspects of your new business; title: Company culture; title: Marketing and branding; title: Pipelines and charging for services; title: Getting it done : project management tips for library consultants.